Columbus Area Nursing Schools

AMR21, BSN, RN · Jan 23, 2008

i am a student @ chamberlain in columbus and pretty much love it. we have kind of an odd calander, thats the only downside. its year-round and we don't really get breaks. oh well. the people in admissions were great about transering my classes and such. PM me if you have more questions.

Harleygurl · Jan 26, 2008

I live in Columbus and I am in my 3rd quarter at COTC (Central Ohio Technical College) in Newark, it is actually the OSU/Newark branch. The program does not seem to be very organized, I have not heard if all schools are this way. They now have a new nursing program so Im not sure if it is any more organized or not. But, the reason I applied for the program there instead of CSCC is they do not have a waiting list to get in. It is based on GPA and test scores, they take the top 120 that apply. If you dont make it in you just take the entrance test again when the time comes and reapply. All my pre-req courses I took at CSCC transferred over. It is hard, a lot to learn in a short amount of time each quarter. I think there have been approx. 15-18 students drop (for what ever reasons) from our group in the first 3 months. I keep imagining how wonderful it will be after I graduate and get to enjoy working instead of studying every day of the week!:w00t:

sassy7cassy · Jan 26, 2008

What's your budget? I hear Mt. Carmel has an excellent program, but they are expensive, which is why it's not an option for me. That would also be BSN. Otterbein, Capital, and OSU have accelerated BSN programs for people who have at least a bachelor's in something else. The price tag is hefty but may be worth if if you can afford it, you wouldn't have to wait around.

actioncat · Jan 29, 2008

What's your budget? I hear Mt. Carmel has an excellent program, but they are expensive, which is why it's not an option for me. That would also be BSN. Otterbein, Capital, and OSU have accelerated BSN programs for people who have at least a bachelor's in something else. The price tag is hefty but may be worth if if you can afford it, you wouldn't have to wait around.

OSU is definitely cheaper than the other programs you mentioned. It is a lot more competitive to get into than the other programs too-- I'm sure price has a factor in that. It is not an accelerated BSN program at OSU. It is a three year master's program. You get your RN more quickly (I think it may be after the first year or something like that), but then you have two more years to attain your master's.

sassy7cassy · Jan 29, 2008

Thanks for the correction. I even know that about OSU....I don't know why I lumped OSU in. OSU is definitely less expensive than the other programs I mentioned and it is a masters program (they have a track for people who have bachelor's degrees in fields other than nursing). Though it is less expensive since it is public and the other programs are private that doesn't mean it's cheap, but I don't know your personal finances. It is hard to get into but not impossible! I know you want to know about Columbus-area schools, but just to let you know, U Cincinnati has a direct-entry masters program. (except at UC it's called accelerated pathway) Same deal with OSU. In a year you have your BSN, in two more years you have your masters.

actioncat · Jan 29, 2008

Thanks for the correction. I even know that about OSU....I don't know why I lumped OSU in. OSU is definitely less expensive than the other programs I mentioned and it is a masters program (they have a track for people who have bachelor's degrees in fields other than nursing). Though it is less expensive since it is public and the other programs are private that doesn't mean it's cheap, but I don't know your personal finances. It is hard to get into but not impossible! I know you want to know about Columbus-area schools, but just to let you know, U Cincinnati has a direct-entry masters program. (except at UC it's called accelerated pathway) Same deal with OSU. In a year you have your BSN, in two more years you have your masters.

Actually, you don't get a BSN-- You will get an RN and then a master's. Sorry, not trying to be too picky, just want to clarify things.

sassy7cassy · Jan 29, 2008

I said that UC has an MSN program like OSU does for students who hold bachelor's degrees not in nursing. At UC you will receive your BSN in the accelerated pathway program before receiving your MSN.

CNM2B · Feb 1, 2008

Hi! I just wanted to also point out that Columbus State has an online ADN option for people who already hold a Bachelor's Degree in a non-nursing field. The coursework is online, and then you come to campus for lab and go to clinicals at local hospitals. I did the traditional program (since they didn't have the online option then), but I know several people who went the online route and really liked it. It also doesn't have the long waiting list of the other traditional program.

sassy7cassy · Feb 1, 2008

The application period for the online program is closed now so if that's of interest to you, you would need to do the prereqs in the coming year and you would apply in Nov/Dec 08 for fall 09 admission. :)

cakesbyjess · Feb 18, 2008

I am just finishing up my second semester at Chamberlain (BSN program), and I've been very happy with the school so far (other than the tuition, which is very high). I was in Columbus State's online ADN program for one quarter a couple years ago and hated it. That's when I transferred to Chamberlain. I wasn't happy at Columbus State at all (even when I was just taking my prereq's). In my opinion, Chamberlain and Columbus State are like night and day. I felt like a number at Columbus State. I always felt like they were waiting for me to fail or drop out so someone else could fill the spot. Chamberlain has small class sizes and a good curriculum.

luvmyguys · Feb 23, 2008

Hi! I am a 4th Q student at columbus state and I love it! There is no wait list-you do the prereq's, apply and then start when they say to! I applied in Jan. 06 and started in spring 07, I did my gen. education to fill the year. I love cscc, sometimes it seems a bit unorganized, but I know all my professors and most know me and my fellow classmates. I love my clinicals-I think it is worth the work and the time! I graduate next year! I would the reccommend cscc nursing program if you can get in!